Nutrition
Refrigerated Probiotic Storage Basics
Refrigerated probiotic storage basics keep live cultures and many capsules cold—heat kills bacteria you paid for before they reach your gut.
Refrigerated probiotic storage basics keep live-culture yogurt, kefir, and many studied capsules cold—heat in cars, mailboxes, or bathroom cabinets kills bacteria you paid for. Shelf-stable spore products are different technologies; do not assume one rule for all.
Check sell-by dates; CFU claims often apply at expiration if stored correctly. Ferments belong in the fridge after opening.
Common questions
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Can you freeze probiotic yogurt?
Freezing often kills many live cultures in yogurt and kefir. Eat refrigerated products within date ranges for viable bacteria.
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